Facilities Technician

Stirling Warrington; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the industrial sector is looking for a Facilities Technician to manage pipework and steam systems in Market Drayton. This role involves installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting within a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in plumbing and mechanical systems, with a focus on safety compliance and efficiency.

Benefits

Company Pension Plan

Training & Career Development

Retail Discounts

Employee Volunteering Days

Grocery Aid Access

Well-being & Support Groups

Charity & Team Events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or industrial facility.
• Knowledge of steam, water, valves, pumps, and control systems.
• Understanding of Legionella control practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and modify pipework systems.
• Maintain steam systems and diagnose related faults.
• Supervise contractor activities for compliance.

Skills

Pipefitting

Plumbing

Mechanical Engineering

Welding

Metal Fabrication

Water Hygiene

Education

Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing, Pipefitting, or Mechanical Engineering

Welding certification

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Technician (Plumbing, Steam & Pipework)
Location: Market Drayton
Shift: Day Shift 39 hours per week (8:30am 5:00pm, flexible)
Salary: GBP45,000 per annum
Benefits: Company Pension Plan, Training & Career Development, Retail Discounts, Employee Volunteering Days, Grocery Aid Access, Well-being & Support Groups, Charity & Team Events

Facilities Technician Responsibilities:

• Install, repair, and modify pipework systems (copper, stainless steel, ABS, PVC, and galvanised)

• Maintain and service steam systems, including traps, valves, condensate lines, and insulation

• Perform welding and basic metal fabrication (supports, brackets, frames)

• Support water, steam, compressed air, and drainage systems sitewide

• Diagnose mechanical, water, or steam-related faults and perform effective repairs

• Respond to and prioritise utility-related breakdowns

• Log all work and breakdowns in the CMMS system

• Manage permits to work and review contractor RAMS

• Supervise contractor activities to ensure compliance with site procedures

• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) routines and infrastructure projects

• Maintain compliance with relevant safety and environmental regulations (L8, WRAS, pressure systems)

• Participate in energy-saving initiatives and support legislative inspections

• Communicate daily handovers to engineering managers
  
  

  Previous Experience:

• Proven experience as a Pipefitter, Plumber, or Mechanical Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial facility

• Knowledge of steam, water, valves, pumps, and associated control systems

• Welding and metal fabrication experience advantageous

• Understanding of Legionella control and water hygiene best practices

• Familiar with mechanical drawings and pipework schematics

• CMMS experience preferred
  
  

  Qualifications:

• Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing, Pipefitting, or Mechanical Engineering

• Welding certification or equivalent experience

• Hot work and confined space training preferred

Reach out to Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington to learn more.